Preparations
This chapter describes basic operations,
such as using the
touch panel, navigating the menus, and first time settings to
help you learn more about your camcorder.
Getting Started
Chargingthe Battery Pack
The camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directly using
the compact
power adapter.
For approximate
charging times and recording/playback
times with a
fully charged battery pack, refer to Charging, Recording and Playback
Times ([_
182).
1 Plug the power cord into a
power outlet.
For Asia only: Connect the power
cord to the compact power
adapter before plugging the
power cord into the power outlet.
2 Connect the compact
power
adapter to the camcorder's
DC
IN terminal.
3 Attach the battery
pack to the
camcorder.
Press the battery pack softly into
the battery attachment unit and
slide it up until it clicks in place.
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